Side effects of Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops

How to use Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops

This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops works

Lupigenta eye/ear drops is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

In Depth Information on Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops

Expert advice for Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops

It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion), as an injection directly into a vein or into a muscle; or as an ear or eye drops. Do not drive immediately after using gentamicin eyedrops because gentamicin in the eye may cause temporary blurring of vision. Gentamicin should be used with caution in premature babies because of their kidney immaturity, and in elderly people. Gentamicin may cause damage to the kidneys and/or nerves. Consult your doctor for monitoring Kidney function and drug levels in the blood during treatment. Consult your doctor, if you experience hearing loss, dizziness, numbness, skin tingling, muscle twitching, or seizures which may be signs of nerve damage. Do not start or continue the gentamicin and consult your doctor:

If you have inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media), kidney or liver problem, open wound or damaged skin.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you experience itching, skin rashes, swelling of face, lips, throat or difficulty in breathing.

Warnings

Special precautions for Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops

Alcohol

No interaction found

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

SAFE

Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops is safe to use during lactation.
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man studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

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Driving

Lupigenta Eye/Ear Drops may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.